Archive: December 5th, 2006

The Givenchy little black dress that Audrey Hepburn so memorably wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s — aka THE little black dress — has just sold at auction at Christie’s in London for a staggering £467,000 (roughly $920,909), a spokeswoman confirms to PEOPLE. That makes the sale a world record-setting amount at auction for a dress made for a film. Right now, the only detail available on the buyer is that he or she is European (and has more money to spare than most!).  And who gets this huge amount? Founder Dominic Lapierre, who was selling the dress on behalf of his charity City of Joy Aid said: “There are tears in my eyes. I am absolutely dumbfounded to believe that a piece of cloth which belonged to such a magical actress will now enable me to buy bricks and cement to put the most destitute children in the world into schools.” What could be a more magical movie moment?

Photo: Everett; CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2006

Hydrating your lips has never been so chic. CO Bigelow’s Forever Mentha Gift Tin, $36, contains 12 peppermint-infused lip shines — a perfect stocking stuffer for the discerning lip balm aficionado. Slip these cute tubes in places like work drawer, car visor, purse, and gym bag — they are guaranteed to turn you into an fan like Sarah Jessica Parker and Lindsay Lohan! The best part of this best-selling balm is how it does triple duty: not only does it moisturize and give your lips long-lasting shine, but it also freshens breath with a hint of mint. Just in time for air-kissing at all those holiday parties!

For more great gift ideas, click here for PEOPLE’s Ultimate Gift Guide, and click here for more perfect presents in Off the Rack.

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What was she thinking? At last night’s Billboard Awards in Las Vegas, Denise Richards stepped on stage to introduce Gwen Stefani’s performance, but who could focus on what she was saying — all we could do was stare at that massive, teased bouffant on top of her head! It almost looked like she bought Beyonce’s B-Day album, saw her hairstyle on the cover and said to her stylist, “I want my hair to look something like that.” And while it might work in still photography, Denise ended up looking more like a chorus member from Hairspray than a dynamic diva. Tell us: What do you think of Denise’s hair-raising look? Was it all in good fun or no fun at all?

To see — and vote! — on all the Billboard Awards Hits or Misses, click here to see Gwen Stefani, Rihanna, and more.

Photo: Kathy Hutchins/Hutchins; Vince Flores/Celebrity Photo

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In the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar, co-stars and friends Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet open up to their Holiday director Nancy Meyers on everything from their favorite undies (Cameron loves Hanky Panky) to whether they’d go under the knife. Sounds like the stars wouldn’t mind switching closets — the ever-elegant Kate wishes she could pull off “skinny jeans,” while self-described “tomboy” Cameron wants to be “a gown-wearing kind of gal. I know that people love to see their celebrities in gowns at red-carpet events, and I really want to be able to do it. But I just get so self-conscious when I wear a flowy gown.” Luckily, her favorite jeans are from William Rast , co-designed by boyfriend Justin Timberlake, so at least she doesn’t have to worry about getting another pair! On the subject of aging not-too-gracefully, Kate says “It is hard for me to talk about Botox with out getting angry,” while Cameron rues that “Botox really freaks me out. . . Believe me, I wish that I liked it. Who doesn’t hope for a little help every once in a while?” In addition her medicinal nose job, Cameron admits that “I do believe in tummy tucks and boob lifts. Just for the record.” Something to watch out for, no doubt.

Photo: Courtesy Harper’s Bazaar

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We’re used to seeing Beyonce in modern-goddess-mode at red-carpet events — soft waves, colorfully defined eyes, and glossy lips. So, we almost had to check that the singer-actress wasn’t in character for her role in the upcoming Dreamgirls when we saw her in red lips, penciled brows, perfectly-set retro curls. But, she was actually using a friend’s birthday party last week to test out a new look. We think Beyonce can pull off any style, but we can’t decide if she should keep the new look or stick with the tried-and-true? Tell us: Which is Beyonce’s best look: Red-carpet goddess or red-lipped retro?

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Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage; Mat Szwajkos/Getty

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